• An Economic model of moral motivation 

      Brekke, Kjell Arne; Kverndokk, Snorre; Nyborg, Karine (Discussion Papers;No. 290, Working paper, 2000)
      Abstract: In this paper, we present an economic model of moral motivation. Consumers prefer regarding themselves as socially responsible individuals. Voluntary contributions to public goods are motivated by this preference. ...
    • Can a carbon permit system reduce Spanish unemployment? 

      Fæhn, Taran; Gómez-Plana, Antonio G.; Kverndokk, Snorre (Discussion Papers;No. 410, Working paper, 2005)
      Abstract: This paper addresses the frequently articulated worry for the unemployment impacts of abating CO2 emissions. The Spanish economy is ridden by unemployment rates well above the EU average. At the same time the ...
    • Coalitions and Side Payments in International CO2 Treaties 

      Kverndokk, Snorre (Discussion Paper;No. 97, Working paper, 1993-07)
      Most numerical studies analysing the costs and benefits of international CO2 emissions abatement assume full cooperation by all countries and regions in the world. Based on the experience from the 1992 Rio conference on ...
    • Depletion of Fossil Fuels and the Impacts of Global Warming 

      Kverndokk, Snorre (Discussion papers;107, Working paper, 1994-02)
      This paper combines the theory of optimal extraction of exhaustible resources with the theory of greenhouse externalities, to analyse problems of global warming when the supply side is considered. The optimal carbon tax ...
    • The effects of transport regulation on the oil market : does market power matter? 

      Kverndokk, Snorre; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Discussion papers;No. 629, Working paper, 2010)
      Abstract: Popular instruments to regulate consumption of oil in the transport sector include fuel taxes, biofuel requirements, and fuel efficiency. Their impacts on oil consumption and price vary. One important factor is ...
    • Fuel efficiency improvements – feedback mechanisms and distributional effects in the oil market 

      Aune, Finn Roar; Bøeng, Ann Christin; Kverndokk, Snorre; Lindholt, Lars; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Discussion Papers;No. 839, Working paper, 2016-04-25)
      We study the interactions between fuel efficiency improvements in the transport sector and the oil market, where the efficiency improvements are policy-induced in certain regions of the world We are especially interested ...
    • Gains from cartelisation in the oil market 

      Berg, Elin; Kverndokk, Snorre; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Discussion Papers;No. 181, Working paper, 1996)
      In this paper we ask whether OPEC still gains from cartelisation in the oil market despite low producer prices and a modest market share. We apply two intertemporal equilibrium models of the global oil market; one consisting ...
    • Lønnsomhet ved ulike virkemidler i internasjonal klimapolitikk 

      Aune, Finn Roar; Kverndokk, Snorre; Lindholt, Lars; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2004)
      I denne artikkelen ser vi på hvordan ulike klimapolitiske virkemidler som CO2-avgifter og subsidier til fornybar energi påvirker lønnsomheten for produsenter av fossile brensler, gitt at et globalt klimamål skal nås på ...
    • Market power, international CO2 taxation and petroleum wealth 

      Berg, Elin; Kverndokk, Snorre; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Discussion Papers;No. 170, Working paper, 1996)
      This paper studies the effects on fossil fuel prices, extraction paths and petroleum wealth of an international carbon tax on fossil fuel consumption. We present an intertemporal equilibrium model for fossil fuels, where ...
    • Norwegian gas sales and the impacts on European CO2 emissions 

      Berg, Elin; Boug, Pål; Kverndokk, Snorre (Discussion Papers;No. 199, Working paper, 1997)
      This paper studies the impacts on Western European CO2 emissions of a reduction in Norwegian gas sales. The impacts are due to changes in energy demand and energy supply, but environmental and political regulations also ...
    • Optimal climate policy under the possibility of a catastrophe 

      Gjerde, Jon; Grepperud, Sverre; Kverndokk, Snorre (Discussion Papers;No. 209, Working paper, 1998)
      This paper concerns optimal emissions of greenhouse gases when catastrophic consequences are possible. A numerical model is presented which takes into account both continuous climate-feedback damages as well as the ...
    • Optimal oil exploration under climate treaties 

      Berg, Elin; Kverndokk, Snorre; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Discussion Papers;No. 245, Working paper, 1999)
      In this paper we focus on how an international climate treaty will influence the exploration of oil in Non-OPEC countries. We present a numerical intertemporal global equilibrium model for the fossil fuel markets. The ...
    • Optimal timing of environmental policy. Interaction between environmental taxes and innovation externalities 

      Gerlagh, Reyer; Kverndokk, Snorre; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Discussion Papers;No. 493, Working paper, 2007)
      Abstract: This paper addresses the impact of endogenous technology through research and development (R&D) and learning by doing (LbD) on the timing of environmental policy. We develop two models, the first with technological ...
    • Policies for electrification of the car fleet in the short and long run – subsidizing electric vehicles or subsidizing charging stations? 

      Hagem, Cathrine; Kverndokk, Snorre; Nævdal, Eric; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Discussion Paper;No. 980, Working paper, 2022-05)
      Abatement can be performed by measures that have an impact on present emissions, but no lasting effect, and by long-lived infrastructure investments. We study the optimal combination of short and long-lived options for ...
    • Profitability of different instruments in international climate policies 

      Aune, Finn Roar; Kverndokk, Snorre; Lindholt, Lars; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Discussion Papers;No. 403, Working paper, 2005)
      Abstract: This article discusses how different climate policy instruments such as CO2 taxes and renewable energy subsidies affect the profitability of fossil fuel production, given that a fixed global climate target ...
    • Sammenhenger mellom klima- og FoU-politikk 

      Kverndokk, Snorre; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)
      I denne artikkelen ser vi på sammenhengen mellom klimapolitikk og innovasjonspolitikk for å utvikle nye CO2-frie energiteknologier. Hvis myndighetene har nok virkemidler tilgjengelig, kan klimapolitikken settes uavhengig ...
    • Stabilisation of CO2 concentrations: Mitigation scenarios using the Petro model 

      Kverndokk, Snorre; Lindholt, Lars; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Discussion Papers;No. 267, Working paper, 2000)
      How to stabilise the CO2 consentration in the atmophere depends crucially on baseline assumptions of future economic growth, energy demand and supply techlogies etc. In this paper we investigate how different assumptions ...
    • Subsidiering av gasskraft - fornuftig politikk? 

      Kverndokk, Snorre; Rosendahl, Knut Einar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2002)
      Regjeringen har nylig lovet betydelig støtte til investeringer i CO2-frie gasskraftverk. I denne artikkelen vurderer vi om dette er fornuftig politikk eller ei. Ifølge økonomisk teori, er avgifter generelt det beste ...
    • Sære avgifter? : anbefalinger fra Særavgiftsutvalget 

      Bye, Brita; Hagem, Cathrine; Kverndokk, Snorre (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007)
      Det norske systemet for særavgifter skal bidra til å skaffe staten inntekter og korrigere for eksterne virkninger. For miljørelaterte avgifter er den største svakheten ved dagens system at avgiftene ofte er differensierte, ...